Who can resist the charm of a kitten, those energetic, curious creatures whose cuteness factors fall somewhere between adorable and irresistible? But as animal shelters across the country can attest, those enchanting balls of fluff quickly mature into full-grown cats with their own requirements for healthy, happy lives.
Kittens For Dummies
is your source for understanding what you can expect if you decide to welcome a high energy and high maintenance four-legged friend into your home. You'll not only figure out if you're ready to fit a kitty into your lifestyle, but also how to go about
Adopting or buying the right kitten for you
Making sure your home is kitten-proof
Introducing your new pet to children and other pets
Preventing and treating feline illnesses
Dealing with behavioral issues
Rescuing an orphaned kitten
Books abound about kitten care. Unlike many of them those that seem to require a veterinary medicine degree to figure out
explains everything in plain, everyday English. And like the subject itself, this handy reference is full of fun. In entertaining, informative language, the friendly guide gives you the real deal on
Doling out plenty of love, attention, and patience
Deciding whether kitty will be allowed to explore the outdoors
Making your kitten comfy with the right supplies and accessories
Knowing how often to ring the dinner bell
Recognizing emergencies that call for quick trips to the veterinarian
Locating qualified caretakers when you travel
Nurturing kitty into adulthood
Before you take the giant leap into kitten ownership a wonderful and sometimes chaotic world check out the expert advice in a resource that's bound to become as constant a companion as your
purr
-fect pet.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Kittens For Dummies (9780764541506). The book you see here shouldn t be considered a new or updated product. But if you re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We re always writing about new topics!